The graphics in Windows 8 will be smooth as the iPad

In new version of the Windows operating system interface will work more quickly and smoothly. Due to the special optimization of the operating system code, rendering the windows, icons, and "tile" interface Metro will increasingly rely on computer graphics chip.

Today, the responsiveness of the user interface is one of the principal factors determining the success of the consumer. Modern planshetniki and smartphones have accustomed us to the fact that the screens and menus are turned over quickly, but smoothly, "as live". The same effect seeks to achieve, and Microsoft, in its new operating system.

According to the official blog dedicated to the development of Windows 8, to a rate of 60 frames per second - with an update frequency of the picture most of today's monitors, so what to do quickly is simply meaningless. Under this frequency is optimized all the animation interface to Windows 8, including transition effects, the geometry of the elements and even the rendering of fonts. Speaking of reaching the milestone of 60 fps in the latest version of mobile OSes Android, 4.1, and the recently announced Google. About 60 frames per second display when working with the interface and the popular mobile gadgets Apple, iPhone and the iPad.

Microsoft says that now all the graphics acceleration in Windows 8 is based on Direct3D 11.1, so the combination of the two-dimensional and three-dimensional rendering is even easier and faster. In the end, promise in Redmond, paragraphs of text rendering speed increase compared to Windows 7 by 50%, the user interface - up to 30%, and the headlines - all in three or more times.

Recall, Windows 8 will go on sale October 26, but the manufacturers of computers and tablets will be the final version in late summer. The main innovations are the new "tile" interface Metro, the widespread use of "cloud" services and adapt to devices with touch screens.

Windows 8 on the success depends largely on the future of Microsoft. While confident that the company lives by selling software for desktop PCs, in fact Windows is installed on most computers in the world. At the same time, many analysts predict the imminent decline of the traditional PC, and the future of computer industry is associated with mobile devices, primarily - tablet. Microsoft has developed a special version of Windows 8 Tablet - Windows RT, and recently surprised the announcement of its own "tabs" Surface versions for ordinary users and professionals. The corporation hopes that these devices will be able to compete with the current market leader, iPad from Apple.